Do you mind when people make slurping noises while eating or slurping when drinking? I can almost hear you say, who wouldn't? Almost all of us are disturbed by these sounds to a greater or lesser extent, but sometimes they are so many and varied that they affect people's lives very negatively. This condition, called misophonia, is defined as extreme discomfort from the sounds people make naturally and subsequent unpleasant sensory experiences. It is formed as a result of the combination of the words miso, meaning extreme disgust or dislike, and fonia, meaning sound. The main sounds that affect people with misophonia are the sounds that come out of the mouth and teeth, such as chewing gum, as a result of any friction with fingers, hands, on the body, or from the mouth and nose, such as rapid breathing. When such people encounter this situation, they exhibit behaviors such as running away, moving away from that environment, or not entering that environment. If their environment and family insist, they may become angry, irritable and aggressive. Sometimes they may even resort to physical violence. Studies support that misophonia usually begins in childhood and adolescence. It is not yet clear how common this problem is and its cause. Scientists continue to conduct research on people experiencing this problem. The data obtained indicate that there is a connection problem between the limbic system, defined as the emotional system, and the auditory system. Studies have shown that it is closely related to some psychiatric problems such as tic disorder and obsessional disorder. Studies also point to familial predisposition. In other words, if a family member has misophonic complaints, the likelihood of other family members also increases. Scientific data regarding its treatment is limited in the literature. It is based mostly on limited case reports.
If you or someone around you is experiencing this or a similar problem, you should definitely consult a mental health professional.
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